Arthur Carr
Arthur William Carr
Born: 21 May 1893, Mickleham, Surrey
Died: 7 February 1963, West Witton, Yorkshire
Major Teams: Nottinghamshire, England.
Known As: Arthur Carr
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
Test Debut: England v South Africa at Johannesburg, 1st Test, 1922/23
Last Test: England v South Africa at The Oval, 5th Test, 1929
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1923
Career Statistics:
TESTS
(career)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 11 13 1 237 63 19.75 0 1 3 0
O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
FIRST-CLASS
(career: 1910 - 1934)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 468 709 42 21051 206 31.56 45 98 393 1
Balls M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 1816 39 1150 31 37.09 3-14 0 0 58.5 3.79
- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.
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Profile:
An uncompromising man, and the inventor of bodyline, Arthur Carr
captained England and Nottinghamshire. His greatest success was
bringing Nottingham their first championship for 22 years in
1929, based on his two young fast bowlers, Larwood and Voce.
Carr inspired much loyalty amongst his players, and his strong
support of Larwood after the 1932-33 tour likely caused a
premature end to his cricketing career both as player and
administrator. Notably, the Notts committee were forced to
apologise after leg theory tactics were used against the
Australians and Middlesex in 1934, and Lancashire threatened to
cancel fixtures. After much political strife Carr was replaced
as captain, and ended his association with the county. He
captained England in 1926, and was much criticized after he
chose to put Australia in on a wet wicket at Leeds after leaving
out Parker, the best wet wicket bowler in the country. After
dropping out in the course of the 4th Test with tonsillitis, he
was to the surprise of many replaced as captain by Chapman in
the 5th Test, and never played for England again. He was a fine
attacking right hand bat, particularly favouring the straight
drive, and an excellent field. As a captain he was aggressive,
at times inspiring, and controversial (Dave Liverman, 1998).
Last Updated: Monday, 29-Jul-2002 04:06:06 GMT
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